Morning Report for Tuesday 23 September 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, senior doctors and dentists have walked off the job in a 48-hour strike that began at midnight, we've been talking about the decline in people learning to drive manual cars, but in… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.It's been 30 years since Mt Ruapehu erupted in 1995, a major event that captured the county's attention. RNZ journalist Stephen Parker spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:48 AM.New Zealand basketballer Charlotte Whittaker admits a decision to come home is both a professional and personal one. Adam Burns reports. Audio

8:41 AM.In the last hour, the government's announced two new skilled migrant residency pathways. Joanna Hall from the Employers and Manufacturers Association spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:37 AM.Sports Chat for 23 August 2025. Audio

8:36 AM.Market Update for 23 August 2025. Audio

8:25 AM.Finance Minister Nicola Willis and the wider coalition Government have been under pressure since gross domestic product figures last week showed a sharper economic contraction than had been expected… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.The cruise season is back underway, but far fewer ships are coming our way. Felix Walton reports. Audio

8:14 AM.The government's being urged to expand access to meningococcal meningitis vaccines after two recent deaths from the disease. The Meningitis Foundation's NZ Chair Gerard Rushton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:07 AM.Labour says the government's lost control of the economy and New Zealanders are paying the price. Labour's deputy leader, Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:54 AM.A Far North town could be added to a list of the world's great heritage sites. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio

7:52 AM.New Zealand is among a dwindling number of UN member states that have not taken steps to formally recognise a Palestinian state. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:45 AM.A new deal will see domestically sourced coal available as back-up fuel during electricity shortages. Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:35 AM.Sports Chat for 23 August 2025. Audio

7:34 AM.Market Update for 23 August 2025. Audio

7:23 AM.We've been talking about the decline in people learning to drive manual cars, but in some industries knowing how to drive stick isn't just handy, it's a must. Director of concrete construction company… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.Senior doctors and dentists have walked off the job in a 48-hour strike that began at midnight. Laywer Mai Chen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:12 AM.Christchurch cardiac patients awaiting life-saving operations are among those having their surgery delayed, sometimes multiple times, due to a lack of ICU beds. Rachel Graham reports. Audio

7:06 AM.A summer of construction is on the cards at New Zealand schools. New Zealand Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:51 AM.Early Business News, including a market update. Audio

6:44 AM.The founder of Wellington coffee brand, People's Coffee, says a brutal 18 months in the hospitality industry led to his decision to sell the business entirely. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio

6:38 AM.Canterbury is continuing to buck national trends, with business confidence relatively high. Business Canterbury chief executive Leeann Watson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:33 AM.More countries are expected to formally recognise Palestinian statehood, as leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Our correspondent in Tel Aviv, Blake Sifton spoke to… Read more Audio

6:32 AM.Early Rural News. Audio

6:24 AM.Early Sports Chat for 23 September 2025 Audio

6:18 AM.Thirty years ago today, Mount Ruapehu exploded in spectacular fashion - sending lahars thundering down valleys and plumes of smoke and volcanic ash kilometres into the sky. Mary Argue reports. Audio

6:13 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.A new deal has been struck to boost Northland's berry production. Ngapuhi Asset Holding Company Chair Nick Wells spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio